Software offers ActiveX controls performing I/O operations.October 13, 2008 -
Containing Device, AI, AO, DI/O, Thermo, Counter, and Pulse Control, ActiveDAQ Pro can be used with Microsoft Visual C++, Microsoft Visual Basic, Borland C++ Builder, Borland Delphi, and Microsoft Visual Studio.NET. GUI components enable users to build graph display modules for data acquisition and develop prototype vision applications in interactive environment without programming. They include Button, Graph, Intensity, Knob, LED, NumEditor, and Slide controls.
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Advantech Automation Corp.
1320 Kemper Meadow Dr., Suite 500
Cincinnati, OH, 45240
USA
Advantech Launches ActiveDAQ Pro with GUI Components
(Cincinnati, Ohio - 10/02/08) - The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces ActiveDAQ Pro, a collection of ActiveX controls performing I/O operations. The ActiveDAQ Pro package contains: Device, AI, AO, DI/O, Thermo, Counter, and Pulse Control and can be used with any ActiveX controls with any development tool that supports them, including Microsoft Visual C++, Microsoft Visual Basic, Borland C++ Builder, Borland Delphi, and Microsoft Visual Studio.NET.
ActiveDAQ Pro GUI control collection consists of abundant control components, which enable users to conveniently and quickly build graph display modules for data acquisition and easily develop prototype vision applications in an interactive environment without programming. These controls include:
o Button control for various displays styles (2D and 3D) and is a Boolean control that displays an on or off state.
o Graph control provides abundant graph display function, which enable the user to display data of various sources simultaneously.
o Intensity control offers two-dimensional display and simple interpolation for scattered 3D data points.
o Knob control is circular data control that provides various graph styles.
o LED control provides data display and editing functions with the seven-segment nixie tube mode.
o NumEditor control provides functions of numerical displaying and editing.
o Slide control is linear data controlling control that provides various graph styles.
Other ActiveDAQ Pro features include:
o Fully supports all Advantech DAQ cards and functions with complete high speed data acquisition.
o Easy to use property sheets offer selections which will provide an easy access to all settings, eliminating unnecessary programming.
o Independent control operation, needing no support from other existing ActiveX controls.
o Physical properties like voltage, current, and frequency can now be directly applied by the user and will automatically be reassigned to the data with proper input range and sampling rate.
o Straight-forward user interface - less hardware dependent.
o Optional lists vs. direct input. This eliminates a large portion of the direct data input.
o Default settings for quicker execution.
o Properties and parameters can automatically determine an appropriate data transferring method to perform the data acquisition.
o Parameter check-up and correction is automatically corrected.
System requirements include: IBM compatible PC using at least 266 MHz or higher processor, Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, VGA compatible graphics card supporting at least 256 colors, minimum of 64 MB of RAM, 74 MB of free local hard disk space, and one CD-ROM driver.
To purchase or if you have any questions, please contact Advantech at 1-800-205-7940 or your regional Advantech authorized dealer for more information.
Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group - Founded in 1983, the Industrial Automation Group of Advantech Corporation is a pioneer in eAutomation technology; combining connectivity, flexibility and ruggedness with today's most reliable PC-based automation technologies. Product offerings include: Open HMI platforms, Industrial Ethernet, Automation Controllers, Automation Software, Embedded Automation Computers, Distributed I/O Modules, Plug-in I/O, and Industrial Communication solutions for a wide array of industries. With more than 20 years experience in providing a full range of products to different vertical markets, the Industrial Automation Group is proving to be a globally leading Automation Product and Services provider. US operations for the Industrial Automation Group are based in Cincinnati, OH (800-205-7940). Advantech Corporation, eAutomation Group, 1320 Kemper Meadow Drive, Suite 500, Cincinnati, OH 45240. Website: www.advantech.com/ea. Email: eAinfo@advantech.com.
Media website for more info, datasheets, etc.: http://www.advantech-eautomation.com/media
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